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Yale New Haven Health

Night Respiratory Therapist

Yale New Haven Health, Westerly, Rhode Island, us, 02891

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Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and treated on the physician's order for both in-house and out-patients. Works under the direction of the Director of Cardio-pulmonary Services. Performs the duties and tasks of a Respiratory Care practitioner within the scope of the license granted by the state of RI.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Essential Functions Performs basic respiratory therapies including HHN, IS, CPT, MDI, IPPB, Flutter & EZPAP. Member of Code Team and MET team. Familiar with measuring devices: pulse oximetry, Wrights, blenders, analyzers. Familiar with CPAP/BiPAP setup, maintenance, and administration. Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences, and seminars. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. Displays a positive attitude within the department and across departments to contribute to the overall customer service program.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy with credentials as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist with eighteen months to obtain RRT credential. Experience:

Must be registered or registry eligible, certified or certification eligible. Licensure:

BLS certification and a current Rhode Island license.

Requisition ID: 151775

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